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WHICH alternator 130 amp or 200

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Old 02-09-2006, 11:29 PM
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my alternator is shot what should i go with
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Old 02-09-2006, 11:37 PM
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i'd go with the 130 amp that should be plenty
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Old 02-10-2006, 01:41 AM
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i have a load boss 3g 150amp i got new off ebay for about $100 wth a guarrenty (dont remember how long)
200amp is a bit big unless you have a huge sound system, electric fan, electric water pump and a lot of gauges
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i have an electric fan with high low speed connection on it it seems to draw a bit o fpower
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Old 02-10-2006, 01:56 AM
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You will be fine with a 130. A 200 is HUGE. Its just not necessary....
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Old 02-10-2006, 01:59 AM
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Old 02-10-2006, 02:01 AM
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Default RE: WHICH alternator 130 amp or 200

You know guys, Im having this charging problem, could it be an alternator problem? All I have is an alarm that I dont even like. If I install gauges, would I need to get a bigger alternator?
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dont knwo what car you have but the 5.0's have horrible alternators. they just dont make enough power. your charging problems could be bad wiring or a bad alt.
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Old 02-10-2006, 12:51 PM
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^^^2nd that!! The fox's came w/ an 85 amp alt. <--sucks. I'd go w/ 130-150. should be plenty, even w/ a system.
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^^ Yea. You can get a 200 but its way more than what you need.
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